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Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, assembled in North Charleston, was named the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina after a global vote. Pictured are Stephanie DeFreese from Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina. SCMC’s Sara Hazzard, Gov. Henry McMaster and Boeing's Jessica Williford. (Photo/SCMC)
Mar 24, 2026

Boeing 787 named coolest thing made in South Carolina

Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner built in North Charleston wins South Carolina’s Coolest Thing Made contest highlighting the state’s manufacturing strength.

The CardioEducator, a medical training device developed by NursEdvance Innovations in Richland County, is one of four finalists in the 2026 Manufacturing Madness contest for the Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina. (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Mar 16, 2026

SC Manufacturing Madness names Top 4 coolest products

South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce reveals the Top 4 finalists in the Manufacturing Madness contest for the Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina.

Continental’s DWS06+ The American Legend tires made in Sumter are among eight finalists in the 2026 South Carolina Manufacturing Madness contest for the “Coolest Thing Made in SC.” (Photo/DepositPhotos)
Mar 9, 2026

Top 8 named in SC Manufacturing Madness contest

Eight South Carolina-made products advanced to the Top 8 in the 2026 SC Manufacturing Madness contest as voting continues to determine the Coolest Thing Made in SC.

The 16 finalists include the Boeing 787 series — ¬ the Dreamliner. The plane is made in North Charleston and reaches around the world. The lighter version of the old jumbo jets are bought by carriers looking to take passengers on long trips for lower fuel costs. (Photo/Boeing)
Mar 2, 2026

Top 16 named for Coolest Thing Made in SC

South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce names Top 16 finalists for the Coolest Thing Made in South Carolina Manufacturing Madness contest.

High Noon Sun Sips, made in Chester, emerged victorious from the 2025 Manufacturing Madness competition. (Photo/Gallo)
Feb 10, 2026

SC Manufacturing Madness seeks coolest product made in SC

South Carolina Manufacturing Madness returns for its fifth year, inviting public votes to choose the Coolest Thing Made in SC. Nominations open through Feb. 19.

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Auro Hotels and Marriott executives joined Greenville leaders to announce plans to transform the historic Bowater Building into South Carolina's first JW Marriott hotel, a centerpiece of the Falls Park Conference District. (Photo/DepositPhotos)

JW Marriott hotel coming to downtown Greenville

7/8/2026
Presented by Hughes Agency, the evening will spotlight Upstate nonprofits serving residents with disabilities and other critical needs. (Rendering/Johnston Design Group)

Greenville Triumph honors Upstate nonprofits at match

30/7/2026
Boeing added 19 more 787 Dreamliner orders during the second day of the Farnborough International Airshow, some of them going to AerCap, which in turn leases them to carriers. (Photo/Boeing)

Boeing adds 19 Dreamliner orders at Farnborough Airshow

21/7/2026
Industry leaders, educators and students will gather at Fluor Field on Aug. 4 for Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Night, highlighting careers in robotics, AI and advanced manufacturing. (Photo/Greenville Drive)

Greenville Drive hosts Advanced Manufacturing Night

21/7/2026
Airsys has signed on as Greenville Triumph SC's corporate partner through 2029, supporting the club's community programs and serving as presenting partner of the inaugural Made in the Upstate match. (Photo/Airsys)

Airsys joins Greenville Triumph as corporate partner

17/7/2026

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